Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $54,040 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.98
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 140
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $54,040
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $75,880

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 79% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Longview-Kelso, WA $59,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Bellingham, WA $58,060

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Yakima, WA is $25.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Yakima, WA is 10.6% above the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Yakima?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.